The Morning Show

We spoke with Jan Zita Grover, who teaches with Minneapolis Public Schools Community Ed, for her recommendations on kitchen knives, cutting boards and the best way to keep everything sharp.

We ask your climate and weather questions to State Climatologist Luigi Romolo with the MN DNR. Email them to reed@jazz88.fm

Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper talks about their story highlighting student demonstrations at St Anthony Middle and High Schools after the police killing of Amir Locke.

We're excited to highlight the amazing work of our Minneapolis Public Schools colleagues.

Joel Ingersoll with the Twin Cities Curling Association joins The Morning Show with a quick course on curling, some strategies to watch for during the Olympics and how you can start curling in the Twin Cities

Twin Cities based Food and Music Critic Ali Elabbady joins The Morning Show to highlight some food finds in the Metro area

Jan Zita Grover, who teaches with Minneapolis Community Ed gives us lots of great tips on picking out, using and maintaining cast iron cookware.

MN DNR State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your questions when we Ask a Climate Expert. Email questions to reed@jazz88.fm

The students of Minneapolis Public Schools returned to in-person learning across the district this week after a two-week shift to online learning. Manny Hill caught up with MPS Superintendent Ed Graff, and asked him about the students' return. The Superintendent explains why the shift to online learning was necessary. Also, what does MPS have in store to celebrate Black History Month?

Keith Harris cofounder of RacketMN.com joins The Morning Show to let us know about some cinema highlights in the Twin Cities including some recommendations on what during a slow month for film.

Becky Dernbach, education reporter for the Sahan Journal spoke to several BIPOC teachers facing unique challenges during the pandemic. Jeff Garcia, a Special Education teacher for Middle School student with St Paul Public Schools also joins the conversation to share his view point on the challenges teaching in the pandemic.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo answers your climate and weather questions. This week we dive into ice quakes, what are they and are we really getting them in Minnesota right now? Send in your questions to reed@jazz88.fm

Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper let's us know about a new building in the early planning stages of construction at University and 13th Ave, plus how this developer would address some concerns that often arise during new construction.

Craig Rice of MPS Film Society joins us to discuss the upcoming First Thursday screening of "How it Feels to be Free" a documentary featuring Black Women performers during the civil rights movement and beyond. The film's director Yoruba Richen joins movie goers for a virtual discussion after the screening.

We're close to the home stretch of enrollment season at Minneapolis Public Schools, as the February 7th deadline for families to submit school requests for next fall is near. Manny Hill is joined by Erik Hensel and Megan Trenda who manage Magnet School Programs at Minneapolis Public Schools. Erik discusses Arts & STEM programs available, while Megan highlights dual-language programs.

Sanford Moore, best know for Moore by Four joins The Morning Show to talk about his upcoming concerts at The Capri Theater.

We spoke with Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper about a closed fitness center that is in the early planning stages of changing to a Co Op plus changes for Precinct Two and more.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo from MN DNR joins us to talk about the Top Five weather events for Minnesota in 2021 and he outlines criteria for tying a weather event to climate change.

We spoke with Fitness and Mindset Coach Logan U'u ahead of his 3 Day Fit Body, Sound Mind Class with MPS Community Education about getting moving in 2022 and sticking with your routine.

Luigi Romolo gives us some pointers on safely venture out on frozen lakes in Minnesota. Learn more here: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/index.html

Melody Hoffman of Southwest Voices joins The Morning Show with a couple of different perspectives on the Hennepin Ave Redesign in Uptown

We speak with Accredited Financial Advisor Don Fulton about setting personal budgets and a few tips for getting started and stay on track.

We ask your questions to MN Dept of Natural Resources State Climatologist Luigi Romolo. Email them to reed@jazz88.fm

Margo Ashmore of the Northeaster Newspaper gives a rundown on what to expect for the Lowry Ave Project

Manny Hill talks with Mageen Caines of the Minneapolis Health Department about the importance of students and their families being tested for Covid-19 with the emergence of the Omicron variant as the students return to school following the winter break.